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NY A10965

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/29/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Ashby

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands free park and campsite access in New York to veterans with a service-connected disability of 10 percent or greater as certified by the U.S. Veterans' Administration
  • Extends free park and campsite access to recipients of the Purple Heart medal
  • Maintains existing free access for persons who are blind, non-ambulatory, amputees, and veterans awarded or eligible for federal automobile assistance allowances
  • Permits eligible veterans and Purple Heart recipients to use public campsites, parks, and recreational areas under same terms as general public but without payment of fees or charges
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Allows veterans with a service-connected disability or Purple Heart free use of parks and campsites; provides that such disability shall be 10 percent service-connected or greater.

Last Action

referred to veterans' affairs

5/29/2018

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs5/29/2018

Full Bill Text

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